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Tell 'Em You Were Gold

Pharis and Jason Romero
Tell 'Em You Were Gold

Pharis and Jason Romero are pure craftspeople. A renowned banjo builder, Jason spent years developing his own personal designs, and on Tell ‘Em You Were Gold, his handmade instruments take center stage. Over a half dozen uniquely crafted banjos are played by the duo in the course of the album. There’s conviction and delicacy in this music, which ranges from duets that showcase the pair’s deep psychic and artistic connection to solo banjo meditations and full band romps. Recorded over six days in an old barn in Horsefly, British Columbia, the album displays the multiple Juno Award-winning duo playing music that is honest, direct, and reflective of life’s beauty and knottiness.

Note: The double LP edition features six fan favorite bonus tracks including “Lost Lula,” “Backstep Indi,” and others never before available on vinyl.

Track Listing

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Souvenir Pharis and Jason Romero 03:23
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Cold Creek Shout Pharis and Jason Romero 03:00
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Rolling Mills Pharis and Jason Romero 03:58
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Sour Queen Pharis and Jason Romero 03:35
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Pale Morning Pharis and Jason Romero 02:33
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Train on the Island Pharis and Jason Romero 02:34
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Lady on the Green Pharis and Jason Romero 03:01
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Cannot Change It All Pharis and Jason Romero 04:27
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The Dose Pharis and Jason Romero 02:05
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SS Radiant Pharis and Jason Romero 03:17
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Been All around This World Pharis and Jason Romero 03:30
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Black Guard Mary Pharis and Jason Romero 03:08
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Going to Town Pharis and Jason Romero 02:04
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Going across the Sea Pharis and Jason Romero 03:38
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Five Miles from Town Pharis and Jason Romero 02:48
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Old Bill's Tune Pharis and Jason Romero 03:05
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New Caledonia (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 03:23  
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Backstep Indi (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 02:34  
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Lost Lula (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 02:26  
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Billy in the Lowground (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 03:05  
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Old September (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 03:47  
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Ballad of Old Bill (Vinyl only) Pharis and Jason Romero 03:44